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Most definitely [emoji28]

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I'm getting sleeved 11/13! Pretty over Protein Shakes too haha, but mainly excited about the next step! Best of luck [emoji4][emoji106]

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I'm getting sleeved 11/13! Pretty over Protein Shakes too haha, but mainly excited about the next step! Best of luck [emoji4][emoji106]

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I'm getting sleeved 11/13! Pretty over Protein Shakes too haha, but mainly excited about the next step! Best of luck [emoji4][emoji106]

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I'm getting sleeved 11/13! Pretty over Protein Shakes too haha, but mainly excited about the next step! Best of luck [emoji4][emoji106]

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Same here with the 13th.

Although knowing its coming so soon makes the shakes more tolerable

Hey there! I’m 23 and upcoming Monday will be exactly 5 months since I got sleeved. My entire life I’ve been overweight/struggling with my weight. I was just tired of it so I thought I’d inform myself on WLS. Therefore, I went to my doctor to get his opinion on it and his recommendations. He completely supported my decision and even motivated me to go further with this. However, it wasn’t an easy decision for me. Isn’t it a bit drastic removing so much of my stomach? Shouldn’t I try again on my own one more time? Will I still be able to have a “normal” life? Go out and have drinks? etc etc

Well, I’ve been 5 months out and haven’t regretted it a single day. I’ve got more energy, have already lost over 60 lbs and I’m starting to get my life back. I can eat and drink everything, just in moderation ofcourse. I still forget from time to time how little food it actually takes for me in order to feel full, while before it seemed like I had a bottomless stomach, it’s crazy!

However, as you’ve probably already read a couple of times, it’s an operation on your stomach, not your head (unfortunately). So I’m also working together with a psychologist to get my issues with food under control and improve myself. A lot of people say they wish they had done this surgery sooner after they’ve finally had it. Well, I’m happy I didn’t do it sooner, because I wouldn’t have been in the right mindset. I probably would have treated this surgery as another one of my attempts that would probably fail anyway. When I went into this surgery, I knew this was my last resort because I literally had already tried everything. Therefore, I took this very seriously, grabbed this opportunity with both hands.

And to answer your last question. I’d do it over in a heartbeat [emoji1373].

I wish you the best of luck and if you have any more questions or if you want to talk, I’d be happy to help! X

In the hospital now recovering from my surgery yesterday. It was v chill. Very little pain. I stopped using morphine almost right away. Making my way through some Water and tea right now.

Hi I am 23! And am preop scheduled for 11/15/17. I’m super nervous.

Well I am almost 6 months out from surgery. I am 159 lbs and my goal weight is 150 lbs. I am posting updated pics just so you can see my progress. Good luck to everyone that's still working hard , including myself . First pic in black dress I wa 242 and on left side I was one week out of surgery . The other pics are recent pics of myself.

These are all such good goals. May everyone achieve then and more.

From Tex/Mex border, getting sleeve in Mexico. Pre-op diet begins Nov 7!
HW: 213
CW: 205
GW: 140

October 16, 2014, I had sleeve gastrectomy surgery. A lot's happened since then. Ask me anything.

Exercise, and don't give up. Stalls really suck and they can really bring you down just remember it's just a stall and the scale will move again, be patient with your body.

I don’t count calories. Because with my intake there’s no way I can eat enough to make me gain. I strive for no less than 60G Protein per day. I try to keep my sugar intake under 30g which I usually fall way under.

Congratulations on your engagement.
My ring size went from a nine to a five...Crazy.....Right?
During weight loss phase my wedding set kept falling off. I went without wearing it for five months. I've been married so long that I felt naked without my rings. My husband had them resized for valentine's day.
Thinking back, I wish I would have bought a inexpensive ring to wear for that five months.

I am in the hospital right now as I type this. (Tuesday, Oct 24, 2017) and wanted to share with you guys a couple of items to bring that I had and was sooo glad I did.
1. Sunglasses / eye cover sleep mask
Why? My room was directly across from the nurses station and the light poured into my room. Luckily for me I had my old sunglasses in my back pack from when I used to commute on the train. They blocked the train car light on the 4am train. Need my beauty sleep!

2. Noise canceling headphones
Why? These come in handy for all the machines that go "ping". And, like I said, I was directly across.from the nurses station so I didnt have to hear them.

3. Gas-x STRIPS
Why? They freakin' work. I had some gas pains and took these. 10 min later pain was gone.
4. Loose fitting shorts / sweatpants
Why? I wore silky basketball type shorts. So when I would be walking around the ward, no one can see my precious hiney. Plus, they are comfortable.
5. Phone / I pad
Why? Alot of downtime.
Dont forget toiletries!

still going to the gym! You're a bad a$$ I'm so jealous you had plastics.
I can relate. I did great maintaining at 130 in my first two years. Third year has been a struggle. I'm up to 147 today. I'm working hard to get back to where I'm comfortable. I seriously miss the days of fast weight loss. It takes one weekend of bad choices for me to gain. Snails pace to get it back off.
Temptations - oh yeah! I had an incident where I had pie and icecream on a weekend. (I felt like crap afterward)
I told my husband I'm getting rid of temptations in the house. If he wants his treats he better hide them well. If I find them they go in the trash. Harsh but I can't trust myself right now.
I'm working on night snacking right now.
I allow myself raw veggies or a small amount of fruit when I feel like I need to snack. When I try to tell myself I want something other than the veggies or fruit....I know it's only head hunger.
I bought a large veggie tray at Walmart. I use my own lite dressing or a bit of PB2 with my celery. It gives me a way to satisfy salty or sweet cravings. The bulk of the veggies satisfy the hunger.
I bought a tray of pre sliced red and green apples. I have about 1.5 to 2 oz of sliced apple with a drizzle of smucker's sugar free caramel.
3 to 6 Strawberries dipped in Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup.
SIDE NOTE - I'm also a cardio and lifting girl~ The weight lifting is a game changer right? BEAST MODE! lol

Sorry for the length
My weight was 254 I got down to 140 in six months. Never compare the speed of your weight loss with anyones. body physiology is unique to each of us. It will mess with your head comparing. It's not how fast. It's the fact you are losing.
My lowest weight after my first year was 125. I maintained in the 130s for two years. My third year I'm 140's and I'm back in weightloss mode to get it down to where I'm comfortable.
I believe a few things that made my weightloss fast: (my disclaimer - I'm not saying do as I do. We all have our own goals)
Motivation: My heart had stopped in the emergency room. The doctors brought me back. Nothing like a health crisis to make you change. Perspective: Before surgery my mother and father in law passed away from cancer. Anyone in hospice care with months to live would give anything to trade us with our weight loss struggles. Third month I stalled. I had to be honest with myself and reevaluate what I was doing. I had slacked off on my activity. I sold my treadmill that I had at home (it had become a place that I hung my clothing) I bought a gym membership with that money. Exercise:My couch potato ways got me to be morbidly obese. My surgeons office contract that I signed said I will commit to exercise. He wanted an hour a day. I could only walk a half hour.
At the start of WLS I wanted to run the race for the cure 5K in memory of my mother. Third month stall sold my treadmill and went to the gym. I stopped wallowing in my pity party and got to work. (my struggle with exercise was nothing compared to her battle with cancer)
The gym replaced my stress and emotional eating. It's where I go to process my mental stuff. It's where I learned to forgive myself for many things. It helped me deal with the grief of losing my mother.
My gym became my new addiction. I worked out 5 to 7 days a week. First hour cardio..Mostly elliptical machine ( easier on my knees) Second hour weight lifting.
I completed that 5K for my mother...I'm in my third year and completed my first marathon.

Don't take anything for granted! Make no apology for living an amazing life!

I just started a weight loss specific Instagram for accountability as well. I'm 28 and my husband and I are having surgery the same day, November 15th!
Two people from instagram that made me want to make one and who are great to follow are @vsgdeb and @timetodeflate Both are about our age and great examples!! My handle is below.
Instagram: @awaketolose

OMG 🤦🏽‍♀️ November is here you guys. Please let's keep each other posted as each of us will have our day.

OMG you guys November is literally a few hours away!! For the first runner ups meaning this week GOOD LUCK!! Keep us posted and I want to say I am here for you!! We are all here for you!! Life is going to be better and healthier!! Love you guys!!!